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This hotel is so beautiful - the perfect getaway nested in the jungle! We stayed in one of the cabins in the garden at the back - the room was spacious, bed comfy and beautifully clean. As is the case with many places in Costa Rica you are incredibly close to nature here. The sound of the birds, frogs, insects and the presence of so many iguanas, lizards, moths and other animals was enchanting. The river setting is also unique and really stunning. Staff were all very nice and friendly and helpful, and the general atmosphere is very happy and calm :) My only negative feedback would be with the food. Myself and my partner are vegan, TUI (our provider) promised all accommodations had been informed and would accommodate but sadly this wasn't the case. The menu is quite small, and there are are two options on the menu that can be vegan. My boyfriend and I explained (in Spanish) that we are vegan, and what that meant (as initially everyone thinks vegano/a means vegetarian). So no eggs, cheese, meat, fish, milk etc etc. My boyfriend opted for the buffet but quickly realised the only veg-looking option (nothing clearly labelled) had meat in it and had to eat around it. Then my food came drowned in mayonnaise. I ended up with a cold salad which was okay but it was a disappointing and stressful meal because I had to send stuff back and keep explaining myself. I also ended up paranoid that my other salad had stuff hidden in it and couldn't enjoy the food at all. The next night the server was very kind and asked me to have a free salad from the buffet along with the cold salad, the only obviously vegan option (I was scared to order anything ambiguous at this point). I really appreciated this and it was very lovely of him. My feedback would be that the hotel needs to cater to vegans and chefs/waiting staff need to understand what veganism is, just one option on the menu (a proper meal not a salad!) would be wonderful. It's highly upsetting to be served something you have been told is vegan only to have a mouthful and realise it's not. Hopefully in the future there will be more options here :)

Perfect stay from start to finish. The property is beautiful and unique. The staff was very attentive and extremely friendly. Everything felt very private and special. We stayed in Master Suite 19, which had an absolutely insane view. We ended up ordering room service most of the time because we the view here rivaled the restaurant and amphitheater, and there is a beautifully set table ready to be used on the terrace. Beyond eating and swimming in our pool, we really enjoyed exploring the property through the beautifully kept pathways. Walking through the jungle, seeing monkeys overhead, dart frogs, toucans, etc all on the property. Much to our surprise, the only thing we didn't see were bugs or mosquitos! Truly amazing. Before booking I saw mixed reviews on the food -- we absolutely didn't find this to be the case. The included breakfast was great. I really enjoyed the ”Costa Rican” breakfast. We mostly ordered dinner to the room, but all the food was delicious. Chicken quesadilla and shrimp pasta was exceptional. We had lunch in the restaurant one day and it was just ”OK” -- but all in the all the food is great. We took one day to walk down to the beach, which was quite a fun experience. It took us about an hour climbing slowly downhill but it was good exercise. The beach itself is was fantastic with great views. We got lunch and drinks from the super amazing host at the beach bar/restaurant. She also showed us their resident turtle and helped arrange for a ride back up the mountain when we were ready to leave. It's not a sand beach, which I honestly I found to be more pleasant. There were tables, cabanas, and lounge chairs. We were the only ones at the beach -- it was awesome. The only con I have is that the pool in Master Suite 19 is too deep. I'm 5'10 and had to be on my tippy toes/tread water to move around anywhere in the pool besides the stairs where you get in. This was very easy to overlook, but just be aware, or bring a float. The main hotel pool does not have this issue, so if you're feeling short like I did, head there. I would recommend this resort to you if you are looking for something authentic, historical, romantic, and unique. The setting is unparalleled and the service matches. It's not the newest, or the most technologically advanced, or any of that -- but that's not why you're here. If you want that experience, there are plenty of chain hotels that will give you the same experience in every country without anything special or unique.